Re: External HDD Backup Data recovery

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AJR added these comments in the current discussion du jour ...

To HEMI-Powered - from the post "...My system was then
formatted and given to someone else....".

Tunji backed up his data and formatted the HD prior to giving
it away -

I can read. AJR. I was questioning his/her wisdom in trusting a
running computer image to Windows backup in the first place, but
more importantly, not verifying a valid image file was created
nor having the faintest clue how to do a restore. AFTER you
intentionally destroy your own system is NOT, IMO, a very wise
thing to do. But, then, some people have to gain their experience
and build judgment the old fashioned way - via the school of hard
knocks.

Tunji - if the new computer has XP with Backup (NTBackup) run
the restore option and designate target location. If there
are problems restoring from the exernal drive - copy the
backup to the internal HD and restore.

and, if the backup file is corrupt or the new PC won't open it
from the external or the new PC won't even recognize the drive,
or, or, or ...

"HEMI-Powered" <none@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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=?Utf-8?B?VHVuamk=?= added these comments in the current
discussion du jour ...

Hello,

I did a backup of my data on an external HDD using the the
following command Start - Programs - Accessories - System
Tools - Backup.

My system was then formatted and given to someone else to
use.

I have a new/stronger system now and need to recover/restore
the backup on the external HDD.

Can someone help me out ASAP please.

Tunji.

Uh, restore from Windows Backup giving your external as a
source? Hope I'm wrong, but I sure as hell wouldn't have done
a Win backup then formatted my HD and THEN asked how to
restore! What if the backup file is corrupt, you're toast?!
Good luck, something tells me you're gonna need it.

--
HP, aka Jerry






--
HP, aka Jerry
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